For the people remaing:
I hear several of you saying that in order to meet increased workloads and support your teammates you anticipate working longer hours, skipping breaks, etc. In fact, burning yourself out to the extent that you won't have the energy to search for a new job.
I'd ask you to reconsider that approach.
There is a strategy called "work to rule". You should look it up and think about it.
What do you have to lose? Did good reviews make people safe from layoffs? Does the company reward your hard work with good raises and bonuses? More importantly, do you think that you're responsible for your teammates stress levels and the workload, or is that management?
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I think we all know (whether laid off or not) that this was NEVER about redundancies. This was 100 percent about $$$ and how much extra TW and GS can get into their already inflated pockets. Who is going to handle the pending claims of the laid off employees? If y’all don’t think extra work will come from this - you’re insane. These layoffs will continue for the next few years...so if you are “safe for now” - Buckle up because it’s going to be a wild ride.
In reply to pickle, a couple of things.
Yes, do the job you were hired to do, in the hours alloted. My point is that there's no reason people should go above and beyond. For your parents hard work was rewarded with raises, promotions and job security. Ask yourself whether that "contract" between employee and employer is still in place at Allstate?
I think @opk+ captured it perfectly. Layoffs removed redundancies, so there shouldn't be any extra work
My parents instilled in me a sense of responsibility and pride in my work. I will give 100% every day, for my allotted time. As I am paid to do.
As long as you are still working for the company you do the work the best you can until the day you leave. Then go out looking at yourself as a man, or a woman in the mirror as opposed to little Child who would throw a tantrum and say “ I’m not going to work anymore” and kick and scream.
My argument is - and will be going forward -that since these layoffs were intended to remove redundancies as was specifically described to us, there cannot be any additional work waiting for me. If these layoffs cause my caseload to be expand then that is the fault of the people who calculated the redundancy, and is not my problem.
I think you are completely accurate on the work to rule. I will take my breaks and lunch and will not work past 8 hours. I will also plan on taking the company provided courses during work hours, talking to HR, staying busy focusing on myself. Allstate is no longer my priority.
How far do you think I should go with this? I think I am willing to have a couple warning conversations with my CSL if they want to keep f—ing playing chicken with me.